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India claims third medal at Asian Games 2026 with shooting silver

India's shooting contingent delivered another medal on Day 2 of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as the men's 10m air rifle team secured silver. The shooting events have already accounted for all three medals won by the Indian delegation so far.

LSN India · 21 September 2026

India claims third medal at Asian Games 2026 with shooting silver

India's medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games reached three on the second day of competition, with the men's 10m air rifle team capturing a silver medal in Aichi-Nagoya. The shooting discipline has proven to be the primary medal source for the Indian contingent early in the Games. The strong showing in shooting events underscores the strength of India's marksmanship program at the continental level. In other action on Day 2, India's table tennis team secured a victory over Pakistan, continuing the country's competitive showing across multiple sports. The early success in shooting events positions India well as the Games progress, with further opportunities expected in rifle and pistol disciplines in coming days.